Tendekai Vhavha
Auckland Mount Wellington ,New Zealand
Summary
Qualifed heavy duty diesel mechanic with over 15 years experience repairing, servicing, maintaining, overhauling of diesel truck, tractors,tippers,bus and specialized trailers. Extensive knowledge in the latest diesel engine technology, emissions control repair standards and techniques. Experienced communicating with customer in a way that can easily interpret the firm grasp of product applications and ways to improve usage and performance. Test driving diesel trucks, buses and equipment as I am repairing them which is essential for quality check to ensure they have been properly and fully repaired. Thereby improving quality control and giving a detailed report on major areas of key preventative repairs.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic/Allison Transmission Certified
TDM Transport Diesel And Marines
Auckland New Zealand
04.2023 - Current
- Carried out Repairs using specialized tools, impact wrenches, hydraulics gauges and precision instruments and power tools to complete repairs and maintenance on different models of truck tractor units tipper,buses,specialised trailers
- Carring out preventative maintenance, servicing,component rebuilt of major unit transmission, differential, engines schuduled maintenance,suspension repairs.
- Basic electrical repairs,diagonostic scan tool fault finding, programming, calibration.
- Cof inspections and repairs to comply with New Zealand ,Australian traffic regulations.
- OEM protocols, warranty checks and compliance, Emission control euro 6 spec repairs and calibration
- Currently working on Isuzu, Volvo,Mack, UD,Daf,Mercedes Benz, Detroit diesel, Cummins, Fuso,Hino,Man,Iveco
- Perform all duties as required by the supervisor
- Comply with safety standards at all times
- Perform periodically maintenance service,engine service ,warranty work
- Maintain safety and ensure accountability of parts and keep workplace clean and organized
- Utilize advanced diagnostic tools and computer equipment, software in diagnosis
- Calibrate,maintain,troubleshoot and repair electrical surveying instruments and testing equipment
- Provide technical advice and coaching to junior technicians and complete final check reports
- Run diagnostic test on trucks; utilizing specialized diagnostic equipment to program all control units and identify issues
- Analyzing diagnostic test results; interpreting the data from these test to pinpoint specific problems
- Replacing key components such as machine engines,steering mechanisms, transmissions and braking systems
- Attending to field mechanical and electrical breakdowns:Providing on site repairs for trucks experiencing mechanical and electrical issues
- Test operating machines:to ensure that they are functioning correctly after repairs or maintenance
- Performing preventative maintenance:regular checks and maintenance tasks to prevent future breakdowns
- Maintaining detailed records: keeping track of all services and repairs performed on each machine
- Adhering to an inspection procedure checklist : ensuring all necessary inspections are completed thoroughly
- Maintaining part inventory: keeping track of spare parts and ordering new ones as necessary
- Ensuring workshop cleanliness and organising work space and maintain a safe working environment
- Perform routine maintenance such as lubrications, oil and filter,fan belt,coolant and bearing change
- Repair and service air conditioning systems [HVAC],replace ac compressor,Troubleshooting and repair auxiliary air con systems
- Adjust engine valve clearance, repair EBS,ECAS,instal and repair telematics [GPS and GPRS] systems
- Do running gear services reefers,trailer,tanker and silo, every 24 and 36 months
- Diagnosis and parameter setting trailer EBS with WABCO TEBS tech tools
- Repairing all pneumatic systems ,air dryer,air compressor, Volvo APM,and air hoses
- Maintenance on tractor and reefer light systems
- Scan/ Diagnostics tools used
- Volvo Tech tool( Used for all Volvo truck diagonostics,calibration and programming
- Isuzu GIDSS
- MAN : CAT
- WABCO TEBS: trailer and reefer ( Diagnostics for EBS systems and parameters
- Scania SD3
- Jeltester,Fcar ,snapon
- Brands and models of vehicles serviced
- ISUZU: N- series,F -series,C- series,FX,GX ,GIGAMAX
- MACK ,
- UD ,quon,cronner,quester
- DAF LF 65,85
- MERCEDES BENZ actros MP 2 ,MP8,MP9
- FUSO frighter
- HINO 300,500,700
- MAN TGS 19.440,TGX 18,20 ,480
- VOLVO FH 440,FH 440 I Shift
- IVECO stralis, tecta
- TRAILERS fruehauf,BPW,FBC
- BUSES ISUZU, MARCOPOLO 210,410,IRIZA ,UTONG
Heavy diesel mechanic/ workshop foreman
Autoworld isuzu harare
HARARE ZIMBABWE
06.2012 - 04.2023
- POSITION : Lead mechanic 2012 - 2016
- : Foreman 2016 - 2023
- COMPANY: Autoworld isuzu harare
- BUSINESS: Isuzu truck dearship/ Allison transmission dealership
- WEBSITE: www.autoworld.co.zw
- LOCATION : Harare Zimbabwe
- Reason for leaving : Better life overseas for myself and family
- Maintain and execute a timely schedule before ,during and after completion of repairs
- Problem solving and safety practices
- Work with customers and read intake order to determine required work
- Inspect steering mechanisms, braking system and various vehicle parts during maintenance, inspections and repairs
- Check fluid levels, change oils, rotate tires and complete various other regular maintenance tasks
- Use manual and technical chart to prioritize procedures of OEM enable to identify and fix problem timeously
- Organisational skill which guarantees my workstation is always in order to comply with safety regulations.
- TROUBLESHOOTING/ REPAIRS PERFORMED
- Provided preventative maintenance services to fleet customer including tire rotations,oil and filter replacement and pressure wash
- Conducting complete vehicle inspection to ensure brakes,tires,lights,and fuel systems are working efficiently and effectively
- Repair plate Compactors,concrete mixture ,Tipper buckets,excavator buckets ,hydraulics pipes and cylinder rams
- Worked with pneumatic tools and air compressors
- Suspension and alignment repairs
- Electrical system diagnosis and repairs
- BRANDS AND MODELS OF VEHICLES
- Isuzu:N-series,F-series, C-seriesFXZ,GX-gigamax,
- JCB excavator with Isuzu engines
- Allison transmission
- Chelsea PTOs
- ENGINE MIX : Diesel 95% -petrol 5 %
Fleet maintanance technician
Dairiboard Zimbabwe limited
Harare Zimbabwe
01.2003 - 06.2012
- DURATION:Jan 2003-jun 2012
- POSITION:fleet maintanance mechanic
- COMPANY: Dairibord Zimbabwe limited
- WEBSITE: www.dairibord.co.zw
- LOCATION:Harare Zimbabwe
- Reason for leaving:company financially troubles
- Repair and maintenance under supervision
- Fleet maintainance ,servicing,suspension repairs,brake overhauls,transmission overhauls, clutch overhauls and components rebuilding
- Retrofitted truck exhaust systems so that they comply with pollution regulations with the help of emissions control systems
- Use laptop and hand held computer to change functions of engine to diagnose and pinpoint electronic faults
- Replaced and repaired malfunctioning electrical equipments, components and mechanical equipment.
- Repair and maintain general check over,pre -trip checks,vehicle cleaning, cof repairs and giving feedback to maintenance planner and transport controllers
- Emission control repairs ,body repairs,disassembling units engines ,transmissions,differential and refrigerated trucks and Thermo king temperature control trailers
- Use testing equipment to ensur successful repairs
- VEHICLES AND MODEL SERVICED
- MERCEDES-BENZ Actros
- Hino FF HO7D
- UD ,80,90,95,290,440,pk210
- ERF 405
- Cummins, freightliner,Columbia,international ,agosy
- Detroit diesel 5
- Mistubushi canter
- Scania 164G R480 ,R420 hp
- Isuzu ftr 800 frieghter turbo
Education
Certificate III In Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechan - Automotive Engineering Technology
TRA-Australian Construction Training Service
Australia 04.2024
Allison transmission - Enginnering
D&A power products
Southafrica 11.2022
Automotive engineering - Automotive Engineering Technology
Harare polytechnic college
Harare 11.2011
Skills
- Customer and service skill allow me to equalize good customer care and diesel engines detailed - oriented, which is essential for noticing small details and issues in component and engines, improve my efficiency and customer satisfaction superior troubleshooting skills
- Troubleshooting of faulty on emission control,abs,ebs,transmission faults,component rebuilt engines,transmissions, differential units,suspension overhauls, brake servicing and major repairs
- An Allison transmission certified technician with ability to diagnose, service, overhauling and calibration of Allison transmission units
- Preventative maintenance, Fleet maintainance and schedule maintenance of equipment
- Basic electrical repairs and able to interpret manuals,diagnosis and programming
- Basic Welding ARC ,TIG,MIG repair and gas welding and cutting knowledge
- Hydraulic and pneumatics repairing
- Able to interpret manuals , OEM protocols ,warranty check and emissions control regulations plus COF inspections
- Welding and fabrication
Accomplishments
Finished my skills assessment for Australia and ielts English test available
Certification
-Allison transmission certified
-Automotive engineering technology
-Certificate III in heavy commercial vehicle mechanical technology TA
-Ielts English certified
-Current police clearance
PERSONAL DATA
Date of birth : 4 Oct 1982
Marital status: Married
Height : 180cm
Nationality : Zimbabwean
Passport expires: 17 Oct 2032
Timeline
Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic/Allison Transmission Certified
TDM Transport Diesel And Marines
04.2023 - Current
Heavy diesel mechanic/ workshop foreman
Autoworld isuzu harare
06.2012 - 04.2023
Fleet maintanance technician
Dairiboard Zimbabwe limited
01.2003 - 06.2012
Certificate III In Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechan - Automotive Engineering Technology
TRA-Australian Construction Training Service
Allison transmission - Enginnering
D&A power products
Automotive engineering - Automotive Engineering Technology
Harare polytechnic college